Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Charlottesville, VA

Since 1910, St. Anne's-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne's-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child's potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne's-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

Position Summary

We seek an enthusiastic and collaborative professional to join our Advancement team as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. This role supports the School's philanthropic mission by working alongside the Director of Annual Giving to strengthen the culture of giving among parents, alumni and the School's extended community. The successful candidate focuses on the execution of annual giving strategies, management of key platforms and systems, and coordination of donors and volunteers. The Assistant Director will play a central role in implementing campaigns, stewarding donors, and ensuring the smooth operation of annual giving initiatives, including the annual day of giving, Saintsgiving.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategy with the Director of Annual Giving in setting goals, messaging, and execution of the annual giving program.
• Manage Raiser's Edge NXT. This position would create and run queries, lists, and reports essential to track campaign progress and prepare donor and constituent materials.
• Oversee GiveCampus vendor relationship, including budgeting and strategic assessment of platform capabilities.
• Play a leading role in the School's annual giving day, Saintsgiving.
• Coordinate communications with Advancement and Communications colleagues to develop fundraising materials such as emails, direct mail, and other creative content.
• Maintain an annual calendar and maximize use of project management software (Basecamp) to ensure timely execution of campaigns.
• Support volunteer committees by coordinating meetings, tracking engagement, and providing logistical support and follow-up.
• Engage with the school community by attending events and building relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.
• Assist in donor stewardship through acknowledgment calls, notes, and emails.
• Proofread advancement materials including the Impact Report and other printed communications.
• Coordinate donor records with Advancement Services to ensure accuracy of data, including entering contact reports and updating biographical information.

Essential Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to design and create communications collateral is preferred;
• Familiarity with annual giving, volunteer management, and/or direct marketing;
• High level of attention to detail
• Commitment to education and enthusiasm for the mission of St. Anne's-Belfield School.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2–4 years of experience in development, fundraising, sales or related fields is preferred.
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT, Basecamp, Give Campus, or similar platforms is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Office environment with frequent interruptions. Some weekend and evening work required

What we offer

• Salary range $60,000 - $75,000, based on experience
• Generous paid time off (PTO) — up to 4 weeks vacation + 3 personal days annually
• Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
• School paid short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
• Free, after-school care for children enrolled at the school
• Free lunch when school is in session
• 20% discount to the St. Anne's-Befield School store

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